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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Endangered and Threatened Species; Proposed Delisting of Eastern DPS of Steller Sea Lions

Under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA), we, NMFS, issue this proposed rule to remove the eastern distinct population segment (DPS) of Steller sea lions from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. After receiving two petitions to delist this DPS, we completed a comprehensive review of the status of the eastern DPS of Steller Sea Lions. Based on the information presented in the draft Status Review, the factors for delisting in section 4 (a)(1) of th...

Transportation Department

Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Fairfield, CA

This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Travis Air Force Base (AFB), Fairfield, CA. The proposed decommissioning of the Travis VHF Omni-Directional Radio Range (VOR) has made this action necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Onsite Emergency Response Capabilities

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) is issuing this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) to begin the process of potentially amending its regulations to strengthen and integrate onsite emergency response capabilities. The NRC seeks public comment on specific questions and issues with respect to possible revision to the NRC's requirements for onsite emergency response capabilities, and development of both new requirements and the supporting regulatory basis. ...

Transportation Department

Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Woodland, CA

This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Watts- Woodland Airport, Woodland, CA. The proposed decommissioning of the Travis VHF Omni-Directional Radio Range (VOR) has made this action necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

We propose to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes; all Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; all Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; and all Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The existing AD currently requires replacing certain water accumulator assemblies having a certain part installed on the pitot and static ...

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Groundfish Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska and Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Observer Program

NMFS proposes regulations to implement Amendment 86 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI) and Amendment 76 to the FMP for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA), (collectively referred to as the FMPs). If approved, Amendments 86 and 76 would add a funding and deployment system for observer coverage to the existing North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program (Observer Program) and amend existing observer coverage require...

Federal Maritime Commission

Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Service Arrangements

The Federal Maritime Commission is issuing this Notice of Inquiry seeking comments on its rules which exempt non-vessel-operating common carriers who enter into service arrangements from certain tariff filing requirements of the Shipping Act of 1984.

Interior Department

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Regulations

The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) is responsible for implementation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, including the issuance of appropriate regulations implementing and interpreting its provisions. Minor inaccuracies or inconsistencies in the regulations have been identified by or brought to the attention of the Department. These proposed amendments revise the rules implementing the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act for purposes of fac...

Environmental Protection Agency

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Florida; 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards

EPA is proposing to approve in part, conditionally approve, and disapprove in part, the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission, submitted by the State of Florida, through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on December 13, 2007, and supplemented on April 18, 2008, to demonstrate that the State meets the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each state adopt and sub...

Health and Human Services Department

Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Electronic Health Record Incentive Program-Stage 2; Corrections

This document corrects technical errors and typographical errors in the proposed rule entitled ``Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Electronic Health Record Incentive Program--Stage 2'' which appeared in the March 7, 2012, Federal Register.

Environmental Protection Agency

State of Nevada; Regional Haze State and Federal Implementation Plans; BART Determination for Reid Gardner Generating Station

EPA is holding a public hearing on May 3, 2012 for the proposed rule, ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Nevada; Regional Haze State and Federal Implementation Plans; BART Determination for Reid Gardner Generating Station.''

Federal Communications Commission

Radio Broadcasting Services; Summit, MS

This document sets forth a proposal to amend the FM Table of Allotments. The Commission requests comment on a petition filed by Bowen Broadcasting, proposing to amend the Table of Allotments by allotting FM Channel 228A at Summit, Mississippi, as that community's first local broadcast service. Channel 228A can be allotted at Summit, Mississippi, in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 14.2 km (8.8 miles) east of Summit, at 31-17-...

Environmental Protection Agency

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; Deferral for CO2

EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) on December 14, 2011. This revision proposes to defer until July 21, 2014 the application of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting requirements to biogenic carbon dioxide (CO<INF>2</INF>) emissions from bioenergy and other biogenic stationary sources in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This action is being taken under the ...

Transportation Department

Assessment of Mediation and Arbitration Procedures

The Surface Transportation Board has proposed regulations that would require Class I and Class II rail carriers to participate in the Board's arbitration program, unless they file a prior written notice with the Board on an annual basis opting out of the program. By contrast, Class III rail carriers wishing to participate in the Board's arbitration program could file a request for arbitration with the Board under this docket at any time, or could voluntarily agree to participate in arbitratio...

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC- 10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. This proposed AD would require adding design features to detect electrical faults, to detect a pump running in an empty fuel tank, and to ensure that a fuel pump's operation is not...

Postal Regulatory Commission

Revisions to Procedural Rules

The Commission is establishing a docket to consider proposed changes in procedures for handling cases under 39 U.S.C. 3661. These cases involve changes in the nature of postal services which affect service on a nationwide or substantially nationwide basis. The Commission invites comments from interested persons on ways to improve and expedite its procedures, consistent with due process. Following review of the comments, the Commission may institute a rulemaking proceeding to consider adoption...

Environmental Protection Agency

Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District

EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern particulate matter (PM) emissions from any source that emits visible air contaminants. We are proposing to approve and rescind local rules to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).

Veterans Affairs Department

VA Acquisition Regulation: Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its acquisition regulations to require contractors to submit payment requests in electronic form in order to enhance customer service, departmental productivity, and adoption of innovative information technology, including the appropriate use of commercial best practices.

Justice Department

Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations for the modified system of records entitled the Investigative Reporting and Filing System (IRFS) (JUSTICE/DEA-008), published April 11, 2012 in the Federal Register. This system will be exempt from subsections (c)(3) and (4); (d)(1), (2), (3), and (4); (e)(1), (2), (3), (4)(G), (H), (I), (5), and (8); (f); (g); and (h) of the Privacy Act of 1974 for the reasons set forth in the...

Environmental Protection Agency

Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Northern Sierra and Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management Districts

EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District (NSAQMD) and Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern negative declarations for volatile organic compound (VOC) source categories for the NSAQMD and SMAQMD. We are proposing to approve these negative declarations under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).